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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,773.20, 181,159.80 and 120,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,773.20, 181,159.80 and 120,773.20 is: 181,159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,773.20 : 181,159.80 = 120,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,773.20/181,159.80 = 120,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,773.20x = 181,159.80 × 120,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,773.20x = 21,879,248,757.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,879,248,757.36/120,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,159.80

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